Cost Accountant IV

Summary

Provides finance and accounting support in areas including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets, and various general ledger account analysis functions. Expert-level Excel. Prepare Month End Close. Fixed Asset Management. Reconciling of balance sheet,and accounts. Knowledge of SOX. We are seeking someone from a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics and/or PCB. Strong Cost Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain entries in the general ledger.
• Ensure sub-ledgers are reconciled to the general ledger through reconciliations.
• Compile and contribute to or generate Corporate/internal monthly financial statements and other related financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
• Maintain and ensure the proper recording of fixed asset transactions in the fixed assets software and the general ledger including depreciation and gain/loss on sales.
• Maintain capital equipment budget and related depreciation forecast.
• Ensure proper application of sales and use taxes.
• Complete bank reconciliations for various cash accounts.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with operations, purchasing, business partners (customers & suppliers) and other support functions (e.g. Finance, IT, Legal, HR).
• Participate in the preparation of forecasts and reports for sales revenue, costs, other income, bookings, manpower, material and other related data.
• Prepare information to be used in the development and monitoring of departmental labor and expense budgets.
• Prepare quarterly SOX compliance audits for internal audit.
• Prepare and analyze intercompany reconciliations.
• Contribute to reports or projects of a moderate degree of complexity.
• Remain knowledgeable and proactive in using moderately complex software applications.
• Mentor lower-level employees in the job family.
• Considered to be an expert in business software applications.
• Assume lead position in the analysis of financial situations and the subsequent recommendation of solutions.
• Function as back-up in the absence of controller or other finance management personnel.
• In concert with finance management, function as the lead internal financial consultant to management in the near-term operations. Contribute to long-term strategic financial planning for the Site.
• Require minimal to no supervision in completion of tasks.
  
  

Other Information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and TEAM'S conferencing software
• Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
• Ability to work successfully as an individual or on teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers or customer
• Ability to travel if necessary
• 4 Year accounting degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management; 10 years related experience in the accounting field. Must have the ability to perform and mentor others in complex accounting tasks; CPA Certification preferred
  
  

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 10 years related experience in the accounting field.
• Candidate should be from a manufacturing environment, preferably electronics and/or PCB.
• Experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed assets and various general ledger account analysis functions.
• Expert level Excel.
  
  

Skills: general ledger accounting,cost accounting,sox compliance,financial reporting,accounting,reconciliations,general ledger,excel (expert level),financial analysis,pcb,finance,fixed assets management,bank reconciliation,management,budget management,electronics manufacturing